• Schonbrunn Palace - Although the tour focuses on the stunning exterior, this was the Habsburgs’ summer home where grand ceremonies and daily court life coexisted. Behind the golden-yellow façade, salons, galleries, and mirrored halls once hosted music, diplomacy, and family dramas. Today, it invites visitors to experience the living history of imperial Vienna.
• Schonbrunner Gardens - A formal Baroque park that shapes nature into elegant lines, vistas, and surprises. Marble statues, manicured hedges, and flower beds guide you to fountains and a hilltop view. Even in quiet moments, the garden feels like a story unfolding in chapters.
• Neptune Fountain - Schonbrunn - A dramatic water scene where the sea’s ruler presides over a rocky grotto. Tritons and nymphs gather around a shell chariot as water flows into a broad pool. It serves as the garden’s grand exclamation point at the end of the main axis.
• Roman Ruin - A romantic scene of broken arches and partially toppled columns beside a tranquil pool. It appears ancient at first glance, but it’s a whimsical creation meant to inspire daydreams. Nature has joined the performance with moss, birds, and drifting leaves.
• Schonbrunn Obelisk Fountain - A stone needle rises from a grotto, supported by solemn turtles and topped by an imperial bird. Water flows from masks and jars, weaving the scene together. The result is playful symbolism enveloped in cool shade.
• Small Gloriette - A small, octagonal retreat nestled among the trees on the eastern slope. Its windows and balcony offer a quieter view of the park. It feels like a secret kept by the woodland itself.
• Gloriette Schloss - Schonbrunn - An airy arcade that crowns the hill and offers the best view in the park. Its arches resemble music against the sky, and its terrace gathers the city into a single sweep. From here, the palace and gardens become a map of light.
• Palmenhaus Schoenbrunn - A towering greenhouse where palm fronds brush against a sea of glass and iron. Step inside, and the air becomes warm, green, and gently humid. It’s both a winter refuge and a summer dream.
• Tiergarten Schoenbrunn - Zoo Vienna - The world’s oldest zoo located within an imperial park, where history and conservation converge. Charming historic buildings frame modern habitats for animals from around the world. It’s a day of discovery wrapped in Viennese character.

• Audio Guide App
• Audio and Writing in different Languages

• Headphones
• Entrance Fees

How It Works

This is a self-guided audio tour, eliminating the need for a human tour guide. Utilize your own smartphone to navigate and listen. There’s no need to download an app—simply click the access link provided in your ticket to start immediately. This tour covers the free public gardens and the grand exteriors of the palace, so tickets for the palace interior are not included or necessary for this experience!

Step Back in Time

Immerse yourself in a different era as you wander through the magnificent Schönbrunn Gardens. Uncover the hidden secrets of the Habsburgs and enjoy their ultimate summer retreat. The audio guide vividly brings the imperial era to life, sharing fascinating tales of Empress Maria Theresa and unraveling the mythical meanings behind the grand fountains, all at your own pace.

Tour Details

• Duration: 2 hours walking, 30 minutes audio
• Stops: 10
• Start: Schönbrunn Palace
• End: Schönbrunn Zoo
• Languages: English, German, Slovak, French, Spanish, Italian

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.